Adil Najam
On your left is the picture of the flag of the Czech Republic. On your right is a ‘Check’ (or, rather, checkered flag; often used in car racing. The two should never be confused. Except for the fact that ‘Czech’ is pronounced as ‘check.’
Ordinarily, this should not be a problem. But right now the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic is visiting Islamabad, and the Capital’s PR people have adorned flags on flagpoles and a number of (very) large banners to welcome him in the spirit of good hospitality. The only problem is that instead of putting the ‘Czech’ flags on the banners, they have ‘Check’ flags!
I saw these while driving back into Islamabad on the from the Airport. I rushed back to see if I would figure out who was responsible for this little gaffe and maybe alert them to the mistake before the Czech PM arrived. Unfortunately, it turned out that the Czech PM was already here.
I wonder what he and his team thought of this. Did they even mention it to their hosts or did they just keep politely quiet? I also wonder what they thought about the banner that read: “We Pray for the Czech Progress and Prosperity”?I am sure they liked the sentiment, but maybe they also wondered why Pakistanis are praying for Czech progress and prosperity instead of working harder for Pakistani progress or prosperity. On the other hand, maybe they do not think as hard about what is written on banners as I do!
I have no way of knowing this, but my theory of how this might have happened is this – Someone tells someone to find out what a Czech (read ‘check’) flag looks like; they look up ‘check flag’ on Google, and that is the one which makes it way on the banner.
Nice story for a chuckle? But how would you feel if the Pakistan Prime Minister goes to another country and they mess up the flags this way?
Hi, yet another greeting form the Czech Republic. I found the story really funny, just one observation: reading the comments made me realize that people from Pakistan actully have a great sense of humor.
[quote comment=”47802″]Do Czechs still build Skodas. We used to have those in Pakistan in late 60s. I see a lot of jokes on web about these cars.[/quote]
Of course, and in even large numbers by now … I hope you were satisfied with the quality of them in 60’s :)
visit http://www.skoda-auto.com/global
I think that by now is new skoda auto factory going to be opened in china for asia market, so you can have one easily soon :)
btw for flag mistake… dont worry about, it can happen anywhere :)
hey guys, that was really funny. me and my friend, we laughed a lot. i’m a czech citizen and i was pretty surprised by the warm welcome you were giving to our PM, but i was still confused why there were a racing (or better check flag) on the banner. so i read the whole article :D it sounds like a pretty good joke to me. keep it up :D
[quote comment=”47882″]immad and javed nice to have u here, H-26 rocks,for other participants both of these guys are my buddy’s from our Telecom college.Immad i dont remember but the old car u used to drive in our uni days was a scoda or was it a nissan[/quote]
Great to hear from you. It was an 85 Nissan Sunny. Thinking about replacing it with Alif, first Pakistani car (www.tmcpk.com). Imad..
At least some Skodas would be decent. 50 years after gaining independance, what Pakistan could come up with is Alif & Bay (http://www.pakwheels.com/forumreply_az_TopicID!75 81~ForumID!1~pw.html).
Just wanted to share some funny jokes about Skoda cars found on net with Pakistani friends. The Czech brethren must be already sick and tired of these. I believe in different countries same jokes would be used for different models (like Yugos, Ladas, Moskovitchs, etc).
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I was stopped for speeding in a Skoda,
but I was let off due to the Copper(police officer) laughing too much.
Why do skodas have a rear wash wipe ?
……..To remove the flies that crash into them.
There is a big competition at my local pub the first prize is a scoda,
……..the second prize is two skodas !
Why does a Skoda have a double rear window heater ?
To keep everyones hands warm when they are pushing it !
How do you double the value of a Skoda ?
Fill the tank !
What do you call a skoda driver who say’s he has a speeding ticket ????
A Dreamer.
Ive just bought the new 16 valve Skoda
…….4 in the engine, 12 in the radio!
Whats the difference between a Skoda and a sheep?
It’s less embarassing being caught getting out the back of a sheep.
Whats the difference between a Skoda and a tampon?
The Tampon comes with its own tow rope!
What do you call a skoda in the winter?
A freezer.
What do you call a Skoda at the the top of a hill ?
A miracle.
What happens if you apply rust remover to a Skoda ?
It dissappears!
How do you overtake a Skoda ?
Run !